Autotroph vs Heterotroph

Front

What are organisms that cannot make their own food called?

Back

Heterotrophs

Front

How can animals and fungi best be classified?

Back

Heterotrophs

Front

From where do autotrophs obtain their energy?

Back

The sun

Front

What is another name to describe a heterotroph?

Back

Consumer

Front

Which terms best describe heterotrophs?

Back

Animals; consumers

Front

What are autotrophs?

Back

Organisms that can make their own food, usually through photosynthesis.

Front

Give an example of an autotroph.

Back

Plants, such as trees and flowers.

Front

What is the primary process by which autotrophs produce food?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What role do heterotrophs play in the ecosystem?

Back

They consume other organisms for energy.

Front

Can heterotrophs produce their own food?

Back

No, they must obtain energy from other sources.